NEW BUSINESSES Strange Independence has opened at 1321 N. Columbia Center Blvd. in Kennewick. The company is a salon/barber shop, which features vintage video games and a pool table for clients to use while waiting. The shop is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on …
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Sep2011
Smartmap Expo this month The Ninth Annual Smartmap Expo will be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 29 at TRAC in Pasco. The annual manufacturing exposition, presented by the Tri-City Development Council, will offer seminars on advanced manufacturing and how its various dynamics influence the future of manufacturing. Seminars include: The Technology Revolution and its …
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Sep2011
Frigaard joins AmericanWest Donald (Don) Frigaard has joined the AmericanWest Bank leadership team as its Richland branch manager. Frigaard has more than 20 years of banking and financial services experience. He serves on the National Association of Credit Managers board of directors and is an active community volunteer. Chamber elects board The Pasco Chamber of …
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Sep2011
NEW BUSINESS LAWMAN has opened in Richland. The new sheetmetal shop provides HVAC fittings, custom welding and more. Contact the shop at 845-6175 to schedule an appointment or visit www.lawmanonline.com for information. Taqueria El Rinconsito plans to open by October at 2226 W. Court St. in Pasco. The Mexican Restaurant has 10 locations in Western …
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Aug2011
Port seeks fixed-base operator for Vista Field The Port of Kennewick is requesting proposals from qualified companies to provide services as the Vista Field fixed-base operator. The FBO may establish and retain reasonable fees and charges that allow it to provide services to administer the general aviation airport in Kennewick. FBO activities include a variety …
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Aug2011
Williams, Montoya join insurance agency Scott Williams and Maria Montoya have joined the Joe Peterson Insurance Agency in Richland. Williams will be the agency’s commercial/business insurance account executive and Montoya is a multi-line insurance agent. Williams has eight years of experience insuring small and medium-sized businesses. Montoya is bi-lingual and enjoys working with the area’s …
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Aug2011
NEW Pacific Ag Solutions has opened at 2995 S. First St. in Hermiston, OR. The company offers a full range of integrated farming services. For a complete list of services visit the companies website at www.pacificagsolutions.com or call 541-567-3610. Crazy Monkey has opened at 4033 W. Van Geisen in West Richland. The company is a …
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Jul2011
Christmas in July food drive HealthSource Chiropractic and Progressive Rehab will have a “Christmas in July” canned-food drive through July 29 to help Second Harvest replenish local food banks and shelters. HealthSource doctors will offer free community service health screenings in exchange for canned food or non-perishable donations. Donations will be collected at HealthSource at …
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Jul2011
Raekes named director Dr. Julie Raekes has been named medical director for the Children’s Developmental Center in Richland. Raekes, a physician, works in internal medicine and pediatrics. She practices at Three Rivers Family Medicine and will work a limited number of hours per month as the center’s medical director. Raekes resigned from the center’s board …
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Jul2011
New businesses Tri Cities Commercial & Residential Property Management has opened at 400 Bradley Blvd. Ste. 200 in Richland. The company provides property management services to commercial, single family homes, townhomes, duplexes and apartment buildings. Contact Senior Property Manager Laura Juteau by calling 943-5229 or emailing laura@tricitiespm.com. MyFroYo has opened in the Columbia Center Mall …
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